diff --git a/WSL/compare-versions.md b/WSL/compare-versions.md index 2efbff17..df7bf82b 100644 --- a/WSL/compare-versions.md +++ b/WSL/compare-versions.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Feature | WSL 1 | WSL 2 Already using WSL 1 and want to upgrade to WSL 2? Follow the instructions to [update to WSL 2](./install-win10.md#update-to-wsl-2)! -WSL 2 is only available in Windows 10, Version 2004, Build 19041 or higher. You will need to [update your Windows version](ms-settings:windowsupdate) and [join the Windows Insider program](https://insider.windows.com/insidersigninboth/) on the "Release Preview" ring until the public release in late May. +WSL 2 is only available in Windows 10, Version 2004, Build 19041 or higher. Check your Windows version by selecting the **Windows logo key + R**, type **winver**, select **OK**. (Or enter the `ver` command in Windows Command Prompt). You may need to [update to the latest Windows version](ms-settings:windowsupdate). For builds lower than 19041, WSL is not supported at all. ## Use the Linux file system for faster performance diff --git a/WSL/install-on-server.md b/WSL/install-on-server.md index 0ee3e95e..f5c87b44 100644 --- a/WSL/install-on-server.md +++ b/WSL/install-on-server.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Open PowerShell as Administrator and run: **If you're looking for 100% system call compatibility and faster IO performance, read below to install WSL 2!** -WSL 2 is only available in Windows 10, Version 2004, Build 19041 or higher. You will need to [update your Windows version](ms-settings:windowsupdate) and [join the Windows Insider program](https://insider.windows.com/insidersigninboth/) on the "Release Preview" ring until the public release in late May. +WSL 2 is only available in Windows 10, Version 2004, Build 19041 or higher. You may need to [update your Windows version](ms-settings:windowsupdate). **If continuing with WSL 1, restart your machine when prompted and continue with installation [here](./install-on-server.md#download-a-linux-distribution)** diff --git a/WSL/install-win10.md b/WSL/install-win10.md index d15eb717..073d76a4 100644 --- a/WSL/install-win10.md +++ b/WSL/install-win10.md @@ -27,9 +27,6 @@ To update to WSL 2, you must meet the follow criteria: - Running Windows 10, [updated to version 2004](ms-settings:windowsupdate), **Build 19041** or higher. -> [!IMPORTANT] -> Currently to update to Windows 10, version 2004 (Build 19041), you will need to [join the Windows Insider program](https://insider.windows.com/insidersigninboth/) and select the "Release Preview" ring. The public release should arrive by late May. - - Check your Windows version by selecting the **Windows logo key + R**, type **winver**, select **OK**. (Or enter the `ver` command in Windows Command Prompt). Please [update to the latest Windows version](ms-settings:windowsupdate) if your build is lower than 19041. [Get Windows Update Assistant](https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10). ### Enable the 'Virtual Machine Platform' optional component diff --git a/WSL/wsl2-index.md b/WSL/wsl2-index.md index 590837b2..07b6829c 100644 --- a/WSL/wsl2-index.md +++ b/WSL/wsl2-index.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ms.localizationpriority: high WSL 2 is a new version of the architecture in WSL that changes how Linux distributions interact with Windows. WSL 2 has the primary goals of increasing file system performance and adding full system call compatibility. Each Linux distribution can run as WSL 1 or a WSL 2 and can be switched between at any time. WSL 2 is a major overhaul of the underlying architecture and uses virtualization technology and a Linux kernel to enable its new features. -WSL 2 is only available in Windows 10, Version 2004, Build 19041 or higher. You will need to [update your Windows version](ms-settings:windowsupdate) and [join the Windows Insider program](https://insider.windows.com/insidersigninboth/) on the "Release Preview" ring until the public release in late May. +WSL 2 is only available in Windows 10, Version 2004, Build 19041 or higher. You may need to [update your Windows version](ms-settings:windowsupdate). [Update from WSL 1 to WSL 2](./install-win10.md#update-to-wsl-2)